Pentax Optio WG-2 water/dust/cold/shock/proof camera leaked

Adorama has a listing on their website for a Pentax Optio WG-2 water/dust/cold/shock/proof camera.

  • 16MP
  • waterproof/shock proof
  • Price with GPS: $399
  • Price without GPS: $349
  • Available colors: red, white, black

Via PentaxForum

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 brochure?

An even better picture of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera (found on this blog).

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Few Canon EOS-7D and Sigma deals

You will get some extra savings on the Canon EOS-7D if you use coupon code S1234567 (expires 02/15/2012):

And three more deals on Sigma lenses (no discount code needed):

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Pentax K-01 poll: love it or hate it?

Just curious to find out your opinion on the new Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera in this poll:


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More Olympus OM-D E-M5 images

Few more pictures of the upcoming Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera. The announcement should be on February 8th, 2012. The US price is expected to be around $1,100.00. Here is a composite image photoshopped from all previous leaks:

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Pentax K-mount lens roadmap for 2012 and 2013

Pentax k-mount lens roadmap

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Pentax published their K-mount lens roadmap for 2012-2013. Here are the approximate focal lengths of the expected lenses:

  • 50mm DA standard lens (2012)
  • 18-200 DA high magnification zoom lens (2012)
  • 12-28mm DA wide zoom (2013)
  • 24-38mm DA zoom limited lens (2013)
  • 120-380mm DA tele zoom (2013)
  • 18-85mm DA zoom lens (2013)
  • DA AF RC 1.4x teleconverter (2013)
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Pentax K-01 now available for pre-order

The Pentax K-01 is now available for pre-order at B&H.

Here are the Amazon and Adorama listings:

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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Corporation introduces Pentax K-01 designed by Marc Newson

DENVER, CO February 2, 2012…When is a camera more than a photographer’s tool?  The answer is when it’s an object designed by Marc Newson, one of the most acclaimed and influential contemporary designers.

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION introduces the Marc Newson designed PENTAX K-01* interchangeable lens camera (ILC).  The new PENTAX K-01 is another bold effort from the manufacturer that is known for pushing camera size, color, durability, and now, design, to the limit. Widely known for designing a wide range of objects from furniture and household products to bicycles, cars, aircraft and yachts, Marc Newson has had collected works displayed in The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and many other major museums.
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